The Tennessee Leap Elimination Action Program will be providing RRP Initial Course training to contractors beginning in July 2011. This training is mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency for all contractors working on pre-1978 residential properties. This class will cover 3 main topics: containing the work area, minimizing dust, and cleaning up thoroughly. These areas will be covered in depth through instruction, demonstration, and student participation.
 
For an in depth description and for more information, please see the EPA’s website by following this link. http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
 
The dates of the training are:
 
July 20, 2011
August 10, 2011
August 31, 2011
September 21, 2011
October 12, 2011
 
All training sessions are $100 per person, which is less than half the cost charged by other agencies.
 
Attached to this email you will find more information about when and where TN LEAP will be hosting these training sessions. Also included in this PDF is an application that needs to be returned to the address or fax number provided on the application.
 
If you need any further information, please feel free to contact us at (615)-904-8091. Information about RRP Training and other TN LEAP activities can be found at http://www.mtsu.edu/tnleap/ and http://www.facebook.com/MTSUHealthyHomesforTennessee.